Newton Fund Researcher Links Regional Workshops bring together early-career researchers from the UK and other regional partner countries to allow them to make international connections that can improve the quality of their research. The programme intends to tackle global challenges – such as climate and environment, sustainable energy, water and sanitation, rural and urban development, and food safety among others. Regional Workshops can be…

The Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants support early-career researchers to undertake an international research placement to strengthen links for future collaboration. The UK’s partner countries for these travel grants are Peru, Philippines, and South Africa. Subject areas for the workshops vary by partner country to include agriculture, climate and environment, sustainable energy, water and sanitation, and several others. Researchers that…

This Agricultural Science with Honours course at University of Tasmania specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in agricultural research organisations and businesses as well as for higher degree research. The BAgrSc(Hons) program aims to provide: Advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of agricultural science; Training in research as…

Le cours propose une lecture de l’environnement urbain en Afrique à travers les thématiques les plus pertinentes pour mesurer le niveau de développement d’un pays : eau et vie urbaine, assainissement (eaux usées et pluviales), gestion des déchets solides, agriculture urbaine. L’entrée du cours n’est pas disciplinaire, mais thématique. Le cours articule différents échelles de lecture de la ville (régional, inter urbain et intra urbain) pour…

Throughout the ages humans have depended on animals for service, food, and companionship. In modern times, animals have even played a crucial role in research settings where diseases are studied and drug therapies are developed. Veterinary medicine and animal care focus on the provision of health care, surgery, and preventive services for a variety of animal species. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians address health emergencies as well as…

The objective of this consultancy is to conduct technical assessment and provide recommendations for developing institutional arrangements/mechanisms to improve service quality in collection/transport/disposal of FS and to promote a sustainable financial flow model of decentralized fecal sludge services in a secondary city of Senegal - Tivaouane.

Earthwatch supports scientific field projects in topics of ecosystems and biodiversity in several world regions. Applicants to lead these field projects can be of any nationality. Earthwatch invites projects that have a strong rationale for using non-specialists (volunteers) to aid with data collection, scientific observation, or other research tasks. Program themes include among others collaborative ecological research; ecological restoration…

Faced with the increased demand for affordable quality housing, many countries in Africa, Asia and South America have recognized the potential of green building and construction in terms of social, economic and environmental development. Greening the building and construction industry can lead to the creation of a significant number of green and decent jobs, while contributing to environmental sustainability and improving access to quality…

Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST) is an FAO and the European Union partnership programme with the purpose of providing a policy assistance facility for improved food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture. In this context, FAO is seeking a specialist to work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative, under the overall technical guidance of the FIRST Programme Manager…

The United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE) - SCYCLE, it is an independent programme hosted by UNU-ViE in Bonn (Germany). SCYCLE envisions to enable societies to reduce the environmental load from production, use and the disposal of ubiquitous goods and especially electrical and electronic equipment to sustainable levels by means of independent and both comprehensive and practical research providing more thorough fact bases…

The Sustainability Manager will research, develop and execute of a wide range of sustainability policies, practices, projects and systems for the Dunkin’ Brands CSR initiative. This position is strictly a sustainability/ESG (environment, social and governance) position and does not have a philanthropy component The manager is responsible for creating and leading cross functional teams to identify goals and develop and execute strategies to…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a National specialist in Forestry that will be responsible for assisting the Emergency Response Programme Coordinator and team in development and implementation of the Forestry components of the response. The consultant will work closely with partners from government, UN and non-government agencies to ensure the technical quality of FAO’s work and suitability to the local context. The…

The economic, social and environmental challenges of today need bright new thinking that will shape tomorrow. EFI’s Young Leadership Programme targets the leaders of that future, bringing young professionals together with experts to create a new space where change can happen. Young Leadership Programme Mediterranean Edition 2018: The Mediterranean, with its ecological and social specificities, has untapped potential to contribute to the leading…

The UNDP-GEF Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR Project (SAFE Ecosystems Project) aims to support the government of Lao PDR to facilitate a transformative shift towards sustainable land and forest management in the forested landscape of Savannakhet Province. For this assignment, the Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR…

Agri Biostimulants 2018 taking place on the 13-14 June in Milan is an international conference which brings together agriculture experts. During 2 days of interactive presentations and networking sessions they will share their knowledge of the dynamically developing industry of biostimulants. The event will highlight the latest scientific achievements, commercial potential and regulatory framework issues. You are invited to join your industry…

The Agriculture program offered by the Louisiana State University teaches everything you need to know about crops. Also, it touches upon the manner in which you could turn agriculture into business. The Agriculture program offered by the Louisiana State University offers the following concentrations: Agribusiness Finance: Develop your knowledge of agriculture finance to pursue a career in rural development or investment practices; Food Industry…

The project development support unit (PDSU) will have specialists covering related sectors. He/She shall (i) Undertake sector preparatory work, define the scope of the ensuing project, prepare the procurement plan and undertake (a) technical and systems assessment, (b) safeguards due diligence, and (c) financial sustainability and economic viability assessment of the ensuing project; (ii) Assist the IA in undertaking advance contracting actions…